AGENCY NEWS: WESTERN

Hanson, Moser & Associates in Phoenix has opened an office in Albuquerque, N.M., to service its clients in that state.

The Phoenix Coyotes have selected Lavidge Hiegel Communications in Scottsdale to handle all advertising for the team.

COLORADO

The Daily Camera has retained McCarthy Advertising in Boulder to execute and launch an ongoing media campaign. The agency has also added Green Mountain Coffee, Maverick Geophysics and TRACOM to its client roster.

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

Seidel O’Neil Advertising in Fremont has been hired by STI Certified to launch Hi!Net, a complete video phone package that allows people to see and speak live to anyone in the world for free, as long as they subscribe to its Internet service.

OREGON

Dodge, Schmitgall in Portland has recently completed a national advertising campaign for RAZMATAZ, a company that raises exotic cats.

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Porter Novelli in Los Angeles has established a new interactive marketing services division.

WPA Communications in Santa Monica has added Yikes!, a computer training company, to its client roster.

The broadcast media buying division of Rubin Postaer and Associates in Santa Monica, rpm, has picked up a $10-12 million network, cable and syndicated TV account for Chef America’s Hot Pockets and Lean Pockets frozen sandwiches.

Bear Advertising in Westlake Village has been retained by Sea Vee Boats in Miami and Comet Boats in Naples, Fla., to handle public relations for specific product introductions.